Lake Martin & Horseshoe Bend

This beautiful area is located on the shores of gorgeous Lake Martin and is home to
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park in Dadeville. The area offers limitless recreational
activities, and nearby Alexander City is considered one of the nation's top retirement
communities. Automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the Wellborn Musclecar Museum, featuring a
fine collection of American high-performance cars.

Where To Eat & Drink

SpringHouse

Carlisle Drug Soda Fountain

This full-service, old fashioned soda fountain serves classic drugstore fare in a casual atmosphere. After lunch, peruse the gift shop or have a steaming cup of coffee at the counter – a daily tradition for some regulars.

Rockford

Tallassee

Tallassee, first called Talisi by the Creek Indians, is a city on the Tallapoosa River, found in both Elmore and Tallapoosa counties. The city is located in the densely forested Emerald Mountains, a small southeastern chain of the Lower Appalachians, and has a population of nearly 5,000.

Titus

Wetumpka

Known as “The City of Natural Beauty,” Wetumpka is a city in Elmore County with a population of more than 5,000. The name Wetumpka is a Creek place word meaning “rumbling waters,” describing the sound of the nearby Coosa River.

Birmingham is accessible via several major interstate highways, including Interstate 65, the
state's main north-south route; Interstate 20; and Interstate 59.

The Horseshoe Bend area and Lake Martin can be reached by car via Highway 280 from Interstate 85.

Greyhound offers daily bus service to and from Alexander City. You will need to arrange
transportation to your destination from the station. Hours of operation are subject to change.
Call to verify information before making travel plans.